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PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

PIX: Berrettini overcomes Murray; 205th-ranked Van Rijthoven upsets Medvedev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Matteo Berrettini won the Stuttgart Open for a second time after he beat Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday to deny the Scot what would have been his first title on grass in six years.

Tripathi ready for India call-up?

Tripathi ready for India call-up?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'He's a seriously special player and he comes out and takes that momentum away and that's his attitude every time he bats.'

T20 World Cup: How Team India is shaping up

T20 World Cup: How Team India is shaping up

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

'We are going to be encountering different grounds wherever we are going to be playing, so the challenges are going to be different'

India 'A' vs NZ 'A': Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

India 'A' vs NZ 'A': Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal is likely to lead India 'A' in three four-day 'Tests' against New Zealand 'A'

PHOTOS: Wade tears into India as Australia win opener

PHOTOS: Wade tears into India as Australia win opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and Australia in Mohali on Tuesday.

Great players go through phases like this: Du Plessis on Kohli

Great players go through phases like this: Du Plessis on Kohli

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'Great players go through phases like this and we wanted to get him in the game straightaway'

Jaffer appointed Uttarakhand head coach

Jaffer appointed Uttarakhand head coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Former India opener and domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer has been appointed head coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team for the upcoming domestic season. The highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy, Jaffer had announced retirement in March this year after playing for over two decades, primarily for domestic giants Mumbai and Vidarbha.

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Sreejesh believes goalkeepers are like vintage wine, which gets better with age

Even the likes of Gayle have struggled: Kishan on IPL flop

Even the likes of Gayle have struggled: Kishan on IPL flop

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'Every day is a new day. Every match is new. Someday, you get a good start, someday, opposition bowlers come prepared and they bowl the balls at good areas.'

Bigg Boss 15: Abhijeet wants a kiss

Bigg Boss 15: Abhijeet wants a kiss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Rashami says she loves Umar...

Shreyas reveals reason for India's failed batting experiment

Shreyas reveals reason for India's failed batting experiment

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Even DK was finding it a little bit difficult at the start. The wicket played a huge role in this game. And as for that strategy, we can and we will be going with it in the next matches as well.'

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Why India risks losing next year's hockey World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

If Hockey India does not adopt a Sports Code-compliant Constitution at the earliest, the country runs the risk of losing the hosting rights of the Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held from January 13 to 29.

Bigg Boss 15: Afsana's fight with Shamita gets UGLY

Bigg Boss 15: Afsana's fight with Shamita gets UGLY

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Is Afsana ruining her image with her bizarre behaviour?

'Sachin, Dada, VVS would fail yo-yo test'

'Sachin, Dada, VVS would fail yo-yo test'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Skills should be preferred over yo-yo tests, says Virender Sehwag.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat Sunrisers to finish sixth

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat Sunrisers to finish sixth

Rediff.com22 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Punjab Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday.

Not Dravid, it was Jadeja who wanted innings declared

Not Dravid, it was Jadeja who wanted innings declared

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Jadeja sent a message asking for declaration as he wanted his side to exploit the variable bounce

Kohli defends Indian team over DRS outburst

Kohli defends Indian team over DRS outburst

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday defended his team's verbal attack on the broadcasters after Dean Elgar's contentious DRS reprieve, saying that people on the outside don't understand the trigger for such an outburst.

Women's T20 Challenge PIX: Supernovas pip Velocity for third title

Women's T20 Challenge PIX: Supernovas pip Velocity for third title

Rediff.com28 May 2022

IMAGES from the Women's T20 Challenge final between Supernovas and Velocity in Pune on Saturday.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is scouring the missing runs. By batting at the nets in shorts spans, against a variety of bowlers, and by doing everything else that is in his control, the seasoned Rahane is bracing up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, knowing well it could decide his future in the Indian team.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:

PIX: Hardik's all-round show sinks England in 1st T20I

PIX: Hardik's all-round show sinks England in 1st T20I

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Hardik Pandya reigned supreme with a magnificent all-round performance as India thrashed England by 50 runs in the first T20 International in Southampton on Thursday.

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Rahul pays tribute to Tarun Gogoi, says he was 'my guru'

Rahul pays tribute to Tarun Gogoi, says he was 'my guru'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

After arriving in Guwahati on a special flight from Goa, Gandhi straightaway reached Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, where the three-time chief minister's body has been kept for the public to pay their last respect.

Postponement of IPL 'blessing in disguse' for this KKR pacer

Postponement of IPL 'blessing in disguse' for this KKR pacer

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders pace bowler Shivam Mavi said that the postponement of the Indian Premier League this year has come as a blessing in disguise for him.

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's love FAKE?

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's love FAKE?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Karan Kundrra clarifies he's not in the game to play with someone's heart.

Credit is due to Pakistan; they outplayed us: Kohli

Credit is due to Pakistan; they outplayed us: Kohli

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan produced a clinical display to crush India by 10 wickets for their first victory over their neighbours in a World Cup match in 13 attempts. Chasing 152 for victory after putting India in, Pakistan completed the task in 17.5 overs, leaving the Indian team and its millions of fans stunned.

IPL PIX: Samson, Chahal shine as Royals crush SRH

IPL PIX: Samson, Chahal shine as Royals crush SRH

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Pune, on Tuesday

Will India drop Rahane? Here's what Dravid says...

Will India drop Rahane? Here's what Dravid says...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is, more than anyone else, keen on getting big runs under his belt and it's a matter of just one game before the India vice-captain regains his form, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.

IPL: Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' once again banking on experience

IPL: Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' once again banking on experience

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The presence of many players who are deep into their 30s is a boon and not bane for Chennai Super Kings as they head into the 13th IPL after the long coronavirus-forced break, the team's bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji said on Wednesday.

Shami fit to play in Manchester, medical team to monitor Rohit, Pujara

Shami fit to play in Manchester, medical team to monitor Rohit, Pujara

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Veteran India speedster Mohammed Shami has recovered from his niggles and is fit to play the final Test against England in Manchester, starting September 10.

Tour match: Siraj praised as he attends to injured Green

Tour match: Siraj praised as he attends to injured Green

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj's fine gesture of rushing in and attending to rival Cameron Green after he was hit on the head during the opening day of the warm-up game in Sydney has earned him praise from the Australian media.

IPL PIX: RR humble LSG, inch closer to play-offs

IPL PIX: RR humble LSG, inch closer to play-offs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Sunday.

Will India bring in Ashwin/Thakur against New Zealand?

Will India bring in Ashwin/Thakur against New Zealand?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Should India bring in Ravichandran Ashwin and attack New Zealand with spin? Should they include all-rounder Shardul Thakur?

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

Careful with sweep shot against India, warns Thorpe

Careful with sweep shot against India, warns Thorpe

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

England assistant coach felt they need not look beyond skipper Joe Root for a template on how to play the shot.

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

When Abhishek Bachchan surprised Farah Khan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

When Anya, one of Farah Khan's daughters, launched a laudable initiative to feed stray dogs during the lockdown, AB Jr helped her cause with a grand gesture.

'Prithvi and Ishan finished the game in first 15 overs'

'Prithvi and Ishan finished the game in first 15 overs'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

India captain Shikhar Dhawan was all praise for Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan after an easy victory over Sei Lanka in the first ODI on Sunday.

I had to just connect one; luckily I did: Tripathi

I had to just connect one; luckily I did: Tripathi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

It was Rahul Tripathi, who eventually saved his team the blushes with a six off Ravichandran Ashwin in the final over, which sealed KKR a place in the final against Chennai Super Kings.

Badhaai Do Review

Badhaai Do Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Rajkummar Rao is solid in what we've come to recognise as strictly Ayushmann Khurrana territory, observes Sukanya Verma.